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Sunday, March 10, 2013

"Dang, You Look Good in Those Bike Shorts"...Said No One, Ever

I mean, really.

As I previously mentioned here, I was invited to be a race ambassador for the Dilettante Chocolate Women's Triathlon on June 15th! I will be doing the Sprint distance, but there is an Olympic distance race as well. It will take place at Five Mile Lake Park in Kent, Washington.

They have every category you can think of: age group, Athena, 2-person and 3-person relays, and a friends and family category! You just have to be at least 12 years old by December 31, 2013 (and if you're reading this then I would bet you are).

While I have not been following a formal triathlon training plan, I did start focusing on biking since it is my weakest sport...aside from swimming.

First off, I TriGuy put cages on my pedals so I can pump with more power.

Oh yeah. Feel the burn! I have also been building my strength and balance and I can now bike one-handed.

I can even stretch my arms over my head, or rest my hands on my hips while pedaling!

Look Ma, no hands!

And if you can believe it, I have managed to hone my water bottle skills!

Who is joining me in this race? Are you interested in being on a relay team? Let me know in the comments and I'll see if I can connect you with others to form your own group!

*As a race ambassador, I was provided with a free race entry in exchange for promoting the Dilettante Women's Triathlon. UPCOMING POSTS: MORE RUNNING, SWIMMING, YOGA (MAYBE), AND I'LL BE GUEST POSTING SOON AT THE SARCASM GODDESS' SITE!

I'm linking up with Yeah Write this week, and celebrating their second birthday with them!

Not in a place to race, but your post title made me crack up. Every time I head to spin class (I take public transport), I have a tiny debate with myself over going with efficiency (Just wear the danged shorts!) and fashion (What is that girl doing walking around with a poofy butt?).

hehehe oh the water bottle is hard enough on its own, I can only imagine that it's a million times worse being clipped into a bike. I'm sure I would choke while simultaneously falling over. I don't think I'll ever do a tri, but drinking from a chocolate fountain (haha) could be the push I would need to do one....but since you're all the way there, I'll live vicariously through you : ) Can't wait to hear more about your training for this!

I don't know that I'll ever manage to figure it out, but I guess I can always pull over to drink. I think you should try the run leg of a relay team if you ever get the opportunity. It's a different race atmosphere and so fun!

Hey, whether it be on a stationary bike or no, you're still improving, right? And I have to disagree with the title. There HAS to be a bike short fetish out there. This is the internet. If not, simply by writing that title, you've created one.

I won't be able to use them when I go outside. One time I was watching the Bourne Identity during my workout and even though I knew what was coming, I jumped at one point and I nearly fell off my bike.

Men in bicycle shorts look really good as you are coming up behind them. Now I can't wait for spring, and I really need to go get some sunglasses. No need to look like a pervert if it's possible to be discreet.

Hilarity! LOVE your stories & drawings. You captured my tri training on the bike to a tee (LOVE the stationary bike trainers). I forgot to practice the water bottle maneuver on the road...needless to say, it was a wee bit scary with the gauntlet of potholes and manhole covers. Good luck on race day!

Admire your athletic prowess! I like roller derby because it sounds cool and tough (and IS super athletic) but avoids things I hate: running and swimming. So, you go with your bad self! I will drink from the chocolate fountain in solidarity. (While eating mushrooms, eggplants, and tomatoes.)

A very fun take on tri prep! Swimming is my passion and, while not fantastic at it, I'm pretty good, which makes my complete lack of competence in biking all the more depressing. You might have inspired me...

Always so happy to see you on the grid. You crack me up every single time. I had a very traumatic experience with biker shorts once. I saw a guy wearing yellow ones...that were very see-through...and he was no Lance Armstrong.

Bahahaha!! Love the Star Trek reference. Good luck on the training and the race! I have been *sort of* trying to train for a 5K race that my husband signed me up for. I can't imagine working toward a triathlon, and I could certainly never bike with no hands, even if it was on a trainer.

Good luck! You'll do great. My advice..take a picture of your transition area after you set it up. that way you'll be able to look back and determine if you liked it or not and set it up differently. I'm actually posting about triTraining tomorrow! Watch for it. :) triathlonshorts

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Join me on my athletic misadventures as I plunge into the world of triathlon and marathon training. I have never been proficient in swimming, biking or running, but I decided--pretty much on a whim (and a little peer pressure)--to give it a go. Check out my About Me page to learn more!